For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,124 students in 32606, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 794 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 32606, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32606, FL are Hidden Oak Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32606 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32606, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32606, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Grades: K-5
| 848 students
Rank: #33.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 2,540 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College High School Dual Enrollment
Magnet School
3000 Nw 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 395-5490
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32606, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32606, FL include Hidden Oak Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School and F. W. Buchholz High School.
How many public schools are located in 32606?
5 public schools are located in 32606.
What percentage of students in 32606 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 32606 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32606?
32606 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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